MIRAE: Development of contemporary multi-purpose teacher's table in room 301 of CAFA building / Giobert Varon S. Cayabyab, Bea Allaine M. Japitana, Eunice Joy T. Magdaraog, Jenie Rose Magpantay . --

Bachelor's thesis

College of Architecture and Fine Arts .-- Bachelors in Graphics Technology Major in Industrial Design Technological University of the Philippines 2024.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the need to enhance the
learning environment and optimize the utilization of instructional tools has become
increasingly vital. Traditional classroom setups face current challenges such as
limited space, outdated teaching tools, and restricted functionality teacher’s table.
As a result, the matter gave rise to MIRAE: Development of Contemporary
Multi-Purpose Teacher’s Table in Room 301 of CAFA Building.
This project aims to explore and implement an enhanced Teacher’s Table,
transforming them into a multi-purpose workstation that caters to the evolving
needs of both students and professors. By integrating innovative design principles
and ergonomics, the fundamental goal of the project is to create an adaptable
environment that enhances student engagement, promotes collaborative learning,
and supports flexible teaching methods.
Through the exploration of ergonomic design, interactive features, and
modular furniture solutions, the Contemporary Multi-Purpose Teacher’s Table will
be optimized to facilitate a dynamic and efficient educational experience, benefiting
both students and professors within the CAFA Building.
In a conducted survey, the researchers aimed to determine the average
mean across specific criteria. The collected data revealed closely aligned means
from respondents, with professionals averaging four-point sixty-five (4.65),
students at four-point sixty-nine (4.69), and faculty members at four-point
sixty-seven (4.67). The highest mean, a perfect score of five (5.00), was given by
faculty members, showcasing their positive evaluation. Conversely, the lowest
mean of four-point one (4.10) was also reported by faculty members, indicating
their candid expression of both positive and negative aspects, particularly in terms
of aesthetic and economic criteria. Overall, the evaluation garnered an impressive
mean of four-point sixty-seven (4.67), signaling a unanimous "Strongly Agree"
rating on the Likert Scale.
According to the collected data, the respondents strongly agree that the
designed table is user-friendly, comfortable, and versatile, scoring high across
various criteria. The highest mean, four-point seven (4.70), pertains to the table's
aesthetics, showcasing agreement on its contemporary design and pleasing
color. However, the furniture cost received the lowest mean at four-point
twenty-nine (4.29), indicating a perception of higher-than-expected pricing.
Safety features garnered a robust mean of four-point eighty-two (4.82),
demonstrating respondents' confidence in the design's protective aspects. For
ergonomics and durability, the total means are four-point sixty-three (4.63)
and four-point seventy-nine (4.79), respectively, affirming positive perceptions of
the design's functionality and stability.